An Act to end housing discrimination in the Commonwealth
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to prohibit housing discrimination in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure equal access to housing opportunities for all residents, regardless of protected characteristics. The legislation intends to strengthen fair housing laws and provide greater protections against discriminatory practices in the rental and sale of housing. By addressing housing discrimination, the bill seeks to promote equitable housing access and reduce systemic inequalities.
Key provisions
- Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability.
- Expands the definition of ‘protected characteristics’ to include more categories of discrimination.
- Strengthens enforcement mechanisms for fair housing laws.
- Requires landlords and real estate agents to provide fair housing training.
- Creates a process for investigating and resolving complaints of housing discrimination.
- Addresses discriminatory practices in advertising and marketing of housing.
- Clarifies protections for victims of housing discrimination.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Landlords and property managers
- Real estate agents
- Housing providers
- Applicants seeking housing
Notable changes
- The bill broadens the scope of protected characteristics under existing fair housing laws.
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Sponsors
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9 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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